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Our friend Beeko has been growing a mint garden at home. He’s managed to cultivate several varieties and as such, last night became a “create an interesting drink with mint” night. As a result of last evening’s festivities, I’ve developed a trio of new summer recipes for cocktails involving mint and soda.

Orange Mint Fiz

3-4 fresh Kentucky Mint leaves
5-6 fresh Pineapple Mint leaves
3 parts Orangcello
2 parts Vanilla Vodka
2 parts soda or sparkling water

Muddle the mint in the bottom of the glass along with part of the vodka. Let sit for 4-5 minutes. Add liquor, ice, and soda. Stir. Enjoy.

Choco-mint Fiz

4-5 fresh Kentucky Mint leaves
3 parts clear Creme de Cacao
2 parts Vanilla vodka
2 parts soda or sparkling water

Muddle the mint in the bottom of the glass along with part of the vodka. Let sit for 4-5 minutes. Add liquor, ice, and soda. Stir. Enjoy.

Strawberry Lemon-mint Fiz

4-5 fresh Kentucky Mint leaves
5-6 fresh Pineapple Mint leaves.
4-5 fresh strawberries
3 parts Lemoncello
2 parts vodka
2 parts soda or sparkling water

Muddle the mint and strawberries in the bottom of the glass with part of the vodka. Let sit for 4-5 minutes. Add liquor, ice, and soda. Stir well. Enjoy. In this drink, fresh basil can be substituted for the mint.